Reasons to choose DCZ 3.3
Released in 2002, DCZ 3.3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 3.3
vs Praktica DCZ 4.3
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DCZ 3.338 mm²
DCZ 4.3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 3.3 and DCZ 4.3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCZ 3.3MetricDCZ 4.3
3.34 MPEffective pixels4 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.08 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area9.47 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density10.56 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
370 gWeight180 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure Digital
4x AABattery2x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DCZ 3.3 and DCZ 4.3 have the same sensor area. The DCZ 4.3 has the lighter body. The DCZ 4.3 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 4.3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCZ 4.3
Released in 2004, DCZ 4.3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.